For decades, the federal government has been openly abusing the inter-state commerce clause of the Constitution. Some states are beginning to fight back, and now Montana has introduced what could be the ultimate solution :

Montana loading another shot for state’s rights with proposal to eliminate background checks

Posted on Feb. 22
By KAHRIN DEINES of the Associated Press

HELENA – Montana lawmakers are betting the words ‘Made in Montana’ might be able to trigger a court showdown with the federal government, while also freeing some gun owners and dealers from background checks and licensing requirements.

Under a proposed law before the Legislature, firearms, weapons components and ammunition made in Montana and kept in Montana would be exempt from federal regulation, potentially releasing some Montanans from national gun registration and licensing laws. The legislation could also free gun purchasers in the state from background checks.

Still, the bill’s proponents say the measure has much bigger prey in its sights.

“Firearms are inextricably linked to the history and culture of Montana, and I’d like to support that,” said Republican Rep. Joel Boniek, the bill’s sponsor. “But I want to point out that the issue here is not about firearms. It’s about state rights.”

Good to see states like MT and NH are firing some preemptive shots across the bow.

Someone whose opinion I respect said that as a result of all the campaign promises to the far left that Obama has broken already, he will likely throw gun owners under the bus as a sop to the base.

We’ll see. There was a report in one of the papers yesterday that Obama is already running for reelection, going to 2012 primary states to push his economic package. I find that gratifying. Pro Second Amendment voters are a political force … but are an undeniable PR force in popular culture. Once NRA, GOA, and all the VCDLs of the country pipe up, I think it will be a loud movement the President only wants to quiet rather than stir up.

NH,
It is nice to see the dust getting pushed off the much forgotten 9th and 10th amendments.

Written by ACTivist about 8 years ago.

Thought of it before? Just no one had the balls before to stand up. What really pisses me off is when states “forget” about what the Constitution and Bill of Rights is all about, how long it took to get ratified, and the understanding that it is about STATE SOVEREIGNTY! That is why you WILL NOT find the illegality of revolution or secession in those documents.

Written by dans about 8 years ago.

NEW YORK – Oklahoma’s House of Representatives is the first legislative body to pass a state sovereignty resolution this year under the terms of the Tenth Amendment.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 1003 Feb. 18 by a wide margin, 83 to 13, resolving, “That the State of Oklahoma hereby claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States.”

And you guys were dumping on me talking about secession (yes, Jack, I spelled it right). Not so far fetched now, thinking of current events. Here’s the “rub” with Montana. Isn’t it the home of the liberal Ted Turner? You know, the one that wanted to change our National Anthem (the BILLION doller bribe) because it was too violent and promoted war?

You have been brainwashed and don’t know what you are talking about. You must move out of Massachusettes to get the truth.

Written by dans about 8 years ago.

ACT, speaking of Ted Turner, if Montana passes this, maybe we should visit Ted’s Montana Grill and hoist a few..

Written by Lovisa about 8 years ago.

So many of the super-richies have bought up an amazing number of acres of wilderness in this beautiful state, so “normal” (used loosely to those who have written here) people would have trouble coming up with the moola to buy anything worthwhile.

I don’t think you’d care to live in any of the towns near mines that have destroyed the environment. It’s going to be more and more expensive to live there. Besides, I doubt that most of you would survive a winter in Montana!

And you husbands, ask your wives:

“Honey, I have decided to move to Montana. How do you feel about that?”

Written by ACTivist about 8 years ago.

Dan

“maybe we should visit Ted’s Montana Grill and hoist a few..”

Depends if I can conceal carry or not. Would this be a bar or a restaurant?

Written by ACTivist about 8 years ago.

NoVisa,

“I don’t think you’d care to live in any of the towns near mines that have destroyed the environment. It’s going to be more and more expensive to live there. Besides, I doubt that most of you would survive a winter in Montana!”

Were you a resident or is this just more of your opinion? Never mind. It wouldn’t count anyway.

Written by dans about 8 years ago.

“Would this be a bar or a restaurant?”

It’s not one of those wild west shoot-em-up places that others here refer to if that’s what you mean

I believe that the number of states passing or proposing legislation declaring soverignty is now a majority.

Written by Lovisa about 8 years ago.

#18 ACT

No, I never lived in Montana but I’ve driven across the Big Sky Country a couple of times and I can tell you, the wind never stops; it drives you crazy after a while.

I suggest you read “Giants in the Earth” by Ole Edvart Rolvagg.

I grew up in a place on the same latitude as Anchorage and did, indeed, live in Anchorage for a year and a half; a place people either love or hate depending on how they cope with long winters and short days.